JYI is seeking undergraduate students
for integral positions on our scientific journal.

The Journal of Young Investigators (JYI) is an independent, non-proﬁt, peer-reviewed, online science journal that is managed entirely by and for undergraduate students from across the world. JYI’s innovative manuscript review process serves as a platform for undergraduates to be involved in every step of the peer-review process, a valuable experience that cannot be found anywhere else. Our staff is made up entirely of undergraduate students, with the assistance of faculty and professional mentors. All of our staff receive comprehensive training from their department, which can include corporate management, science writing, journalism, editing, finance management, and programming. Since its founding in 1997, JYI has been the pioneering journal for reviewing undergraduate research, publishing science news, and providing career information. JYI’s unique mission has been recognized in Science, Nature, EurekAlert!, The Chronicle on Higher Education, and The New York Times.

We are currently accepting applications for positions in our executive board:

The Director of the Science Career Center (DCC) heads the Science Career Center department within the Editorial Division at JYI. Typical responsibilities include making article assignments for journalists and editors; managing on-going writing cycles; approving articles prior to publication; and interviewing, hiring, and training new staff members. Leadership and responsibilities are largely shared with the Senior News and Features Editor (SNFE), with the DCC focusing on spotlighting science careers for undergraduates through interview and feature articles. As a member of the Executive Board of JYI, the DCC also develops and participates in projects that improve the internal structure of the entire journal.

The Chief Communications Officer (CCO) is responsible for managing all communications between JYI and academic institutions, as well as the general public. Responsibilities include recruitment of new staff and manuscripts, marketing, public outreach, and managing all of JYI’s presence in social media. The CCO helps keep JYI at the forefront of undergraduate science publishing as well as all aspects of academia.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for JYI’s budget and overall financial health. This includes managing JYI’s quarterly and annual budgets, developing JYI’s medium- and long-term strategy for financial growth to fund new and ongoing initiatives, and leading the overall process and strategy for securing grants with the help of our Board of Directors. The CFO ultimately ensures that JYI continuously receives financial support to achieve its goals of improving undergraduate science education.

We are additionally accepting applications for other editorial positions:

Layout Designer (LD) is responsible for designing the pdf layouts of all publications, requiring an average commitment of 5 hours per week. He or she utilizes Adobe InDesign software to create layouts for research and editorial articles that are both easy to read and visually appealing. The LD is also involved with designing the layouts for special issues, such as the annual Best of JYI print publication, as well as JYI promotional materials. The LD position combines science journalism with creative processes to provide excellent experience in all aspects of visual design.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Previous experience with JYI is not required. For more information on the DCC, CCO, CFO and LD applications, please visit http://www.jyi.org/participate/student/

As you prepare to submit your applications to graduate school, you may find that you have questions which have not yet been answered. Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College invites you to attend our upcoming online and in-person events (preceding our January 10, 2017 application deadline) where we’ll share some insights into the admissions process.

Whether you want to confirm how to submit required materials, have questions about scholarship opportunities or want to understand the timeline for receiving a decision, please join us to connect with our admissions team.

My name is Camille Bundy, and I am writing to you on behalf of the Ghana Health and Education Initiative (GHEI). During the summer of 2016, I had the opportunity to work with GHEI during their Girls’ Empowerment Camp. My stay in Ghana was an unforgettable experience and this trip has inspired me to work toward a new career path around Global Health.

I would highly recommend GHEI’s summer volunteer programs as an enjoyable and enriching experience. This year GHEI is excited to be offering two Community Health Evaluation sessionsand Girls’ Empowerment session. Please kindly forward this email with the program description below to any relevant faculty in your department so that it may reach interested students.

The Summer Serve and Learn volunteer program offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience in international development work in Africa. Our volunteers take part in sessions lasting 16 days or 3 weeks, working alongside local staff to reach common goals. Our programs are each designed to complement our year-round programming and the skills and expertise of our volunteers. By volunteering, you will have the opportunity to learn from the local community and gain profound insight into life in rural Ghana. You will benefit from Twi language lessons, discussions on pertinent topics and cultural exchanges, such as meeting the village chief, a drumming and dancing workshop, and traveling to sites at the historic Ghanaian cities of Kumasi and Cape Coast.

Not only is GHEI’s Summer Serve and Learn programs an enriching personal experience but also a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and transferrable skills volunteering in a developing country.

CTY offers challenging academic programs for highly talented elementary, middle, and high school students from across the country and around the world. We are currently seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates to work in our summer programs. Information regarding employment and our summer programs can be found atcty.jhu.edu/jobs/summer.

Why teach for CTY?

opportunity to teach motivated and talented students a subject they love

Core Dates for 2017 (Please note that the dates for some sites vary from those listed below. Visit our Site Locations and Dates page for specific employment dates at each site.)

Session 1:June 22 – July 15, 2017Session 2:July 15 – August 5, 2017

For more information about these positions, site locations, program dates, and access to our online employment application, please see our website, cty.jhu.edu/jobs/summer, or contact us via email at ctysummer@jhu.edu or by calling 410-735-6185.

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.